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Topic Review (Newest First)

07-28-2014 02:10 AM

ChalupaJones

I dot have the bracket on yet but my Triax wore a hole in my shift boot because it gets too close to the trim when shifting into reverse. I'm curious if anyone has had a similar issue or input on a solution or adjustment to fix it. Thanks everybody, hate to revive an old thread.

08-16-2013 07:23 AM

reamkeeper

Quote:

Originally Posted by amoosenamedhank

But if the transmission is in gear... the shifter did its job.

And you just replied to a 9 month old comment.

But on topic.

I bought a Steeda Triax and then the bracket, the shifter by itself makes the gear shift feel more direct feeling, would have like a shorter actual shifter height but I could always cut new threads and cut off an inch or two.

After having just the shifter for a couple weeks I got the bracket too, after a little sanding I got it installed and I must say, it feels amazing. SOOOOOO much better then stock. Anyone that wants a better shifter feel should certainly go with both.

08-15-2013 04:42 PM

amoosenamedhank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos09

No the e brake works fine. With it off and the car in gear it rolls.

But if the transmission is in gear... the shifter did its job.

11-05-2012 09:46 AM

Chaos09

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfsiutza

sounds like your parking brake shoes are worn and needs adjustment or somehow while installing the STS the parking brake cable was released/removed.
but the parking brake is not engaging and your transmission is turning the engine since it moves 6inchs and stops and moves 6inchs again

No the e brake works fine. With it off and the car in gear it rolls.

11-05-2012 09:19 AM

jfsiutza

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012-Focus

I always use my e brake. After I installed it is when I noticed it. Parking up a slight hill aka my drive way it holds for 10 secs and rolss back 6 inches and repeats. If I park in reverse it does the same thing. While driving it feels amazing. All of the gears are fully engaging. I was on the phone with Frank from Steeda and trying everything he said as well. He told me to put it in 2nd and try it but it just rolls with no stoping. I will try to get a video of it and post it here.

sounds like your parking brake shoes are worn and needs adjustment or somehow while installing the STS the parking brake cable was released/removed.
but the parking brake is not engaging and your transmission is turning the engine since it moves 6inchs and stops and moves 6inchs again

10-18-2012 02:42 PM

Chaos09

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteedaBrandon

How many instances did this occur? Did it roll back a few inches or are we talking feet?

There's quite a few variables and different things that could cause this.

How does the shifter feel in normal driving?

I personally always use the e-brake/parking brake when parking a manual car and some others additionally put the car into gear for extra protection from rolling. So I do recommend using the parking brake, however I would like to check into this further to be sure that it isn't any issue with our shifter as this would be the first we've heard of this.

I always use my e brake. After I installed it is when I noticed it. Parking up a slight hill aka my drive way it holds for 10 secs and rolss back 6 inches and repeats. If I park in reverse it does the same thing. While driving it feels amazing. All of the gears are fully engaging. I was on the phone with Frank from Steeda and trying everything he said as well. He told me to put it in 2nd and try it but it just rolls with no stoping. I will try to get a video of it and post it here.

10-18-2012 09:32 AM

SteedaBrandon

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012-Focus

So I installed the short throw and if I park kinda up hill with the car in first and the e brake down I rolls back. It drives great and it's engaging in every gear. I don't understand why it rolls back. I called Steeda and they said they don't know what's wrong.

How many instances did this occur? Did it roll back a few inches or are we talking feet?

There's quite a few variables and different things that could cause this.

How does the shifter feel in normal driving?

I personally always use the e-brake/parking brake when parking a manual car and some others additionally put the car into gear for extra protection from rolling. So I do recommend using the parking brake, however I would like to check into this further to be sure that it isn't any issue with our shifter as this would be the first we've heard of this.

10-18-2012 07:49 AM

Meathead

Yeah, doesnt sound like a STS issue. If it were not fully engaging first gear, then you would know it while you are driving it.

10-18-2012 06:45 AM

BetaDnB

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012-Focus

So I installed the short throw and if I park kinda up hill with the car in first and the e brake down I rolls back. It drives great and it's engaging in every gear. I don't understand why it rolls back. I called Steeda and they said they don't know what's wrong.

That's a sign of a slipping clutch. Try parking in R.

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10-18-2012 01:38 AM

Chewie12

I think I might have to try and get my gf to buy me this for my bday OR if 20 of you donate 10 bucks to my paypal :) lol Im definitely liking the sts on my mod list.

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